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Pharmacist supervisor salary

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Michael J. Avaltroni Ph.D.

Average pharmacist supervisor salary

$117,023

$56.26 hourly rate

Entry-level pharmacist supervisor salary
$87,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Pharmacist Supervisor Salaries

A Pharmacist Supervisor typically earns about $117,023 annually, translating to approximately $56 per hour. This figure can vary based on several factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and the specific healthcare sector. For example, those working in hospitals may earn more than those in retail settings.

Salary Insights by State

States such as California, Texas, and New York often feature the highest salary ranges for Pharmacist Supervisors. In California, for instance, salaries can exceed $130,000. Understanding these regional differences is crucial for job seekers aiming to maximize their earning potential.

Experience Matters

Experience plays a significant role in salary determination. Entry-level positions may offer lower salaries, but with five years of experience or more, Pharmacist Supervisors can see substantial increases, often surpassing $120,000 annually. Additionally, pursuing advanced certifications can further enhance salary prospects.

Career Advancement Opportunities

This role not only provides a competitive salary but also opens doors to various career paths, including management in pharmaceutical companies or specialized healthcare facilities. Engaging in continuous education and networking can lead to even greater opportunities.

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Where can a Pharmacist Supervisor earn more?

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Columbus, OH$162,380
Fort Wayne, IN$109,829
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Stanford Health Care$133,865
Vanderbilt University Medical Center$117,188

Pharmacist supervisor salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level pharmacist supervisor$102,000$49.11
Mid-level pharmacist supervisor$123,000$58.95
Senior-level pharmacist supervisor$119,000$57.41

Average pharmacist supervisor salary by state

The highest-paying states for pharmacist supervisors are California, Oregon, and Alaska. The lowest average pharmacist supervisor salary states are Arizona, West Virginia, and North Dakota.

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Highest paying states for pharmacist supervisors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Oregon$151,922$73.04
2Washington$135,894$65.33
3Nevada$138,932$66.79
4Alaska$141,938$68.24
5California$155,765$74.89
6Colorado$134,204$64.52
7Rhode Island$129,390$62.21
8Maryland$131,841$63.39
9New Mexico$124,816$60.01
10Wisconsin$119,655$57.53
11Nebraska$120,479$57.92
12Texas$117,546$56.51
13Utah$121,727$58.52
14Kentucky$113,598$54.61
15Michigan$121,156$58.25
16Minnesota$119,856$57.62
17Idaho$119,801$57.60
18Kansas$116,706$56.11
19Virginia$123,020$59.14
20District of Columbia$131,764$63.35
21Georgia$116,102$55.82
22Oklahoma$112,965$54.31
23Alabama$110,243$53.00
24Missouri$114,633$55.11
25New Hampshire$121,115$58.23
26North Carolina$110,712$53.23
27Vermont$121,185$58.26
28New York$125,185$60.19
29New Jersey$125,832$60.50
30Connecticut$124,546$59.88
31Massachusetts$123,280$59.27
32Indiana$110,800$53.27
33Montana$110,666$53.20
34Florida$115,247$55.41
35South Carolina$112,931$54.29
36Pennsylvania$113,657$54.64
37Tennessee$110,488$53.12
38Ohio$109,444$52.62
39Hawaii$118,928$57.18
40Delaware$119,256$57.33
41Louisiana$109,630$52.71
42Maine$112,369$54.02
43Wyoming$108,516$52.17
44Arizona$106,867$51.38
45Mississippi$107,008$51.45
46Iowa$97,247$46.75
47Illinois$115,015$55.30
48West Virginia$105,231$50.59
49North Dakota$99,946$48.05
50Arkansas$89,538$43.05
51South Dakota$92,324$44.39

Highest paying cities for pharmacist supervisors

The highest-paying cities for pharmacist supervisors are Burlingame, CA, Beaverton, OR, and Las Vegas, NV.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Burlingame, CA$162,380$78.07
2Beaverton, OR$151,270$72.73
3Las Vegas, NV$138,544$66.61
4Lakewood, NJ$126,729$60.93
5New York, NY$125,829$60.49
6Albuquerque, NM$125,390$60.28
7West Hartford, CT$123,928$59.58
8Hampton, VA$123,477$59.36
9Detroit, MI$121,719$58.52
10Manchester, NH$121,066$58.20
11Saint Paul, MN$120,324$57.85
12Madison, WI$120,068$57.73
13El Paso, TX$119,157$57.29
14Winter Haven, FL$115,659$55.61
15Philadelphia, PA$114,434$55.02
16Salisbury, NC$110,743$53.24
17Fort Wayne, IN$109,829$52.80

Pharmacist supervisor salary details

A pharmacist supervisor's salary ranges from $87,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $156,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average pharmacist supervisor salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a pharmacist supervisor's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$156,000$13,000$75
75th Percentile$136,000$11,333$65
Average$117,023$9,752$56
25th Percentile$100,000$8,333$48
10th Percentile$87,000$7,250$42

Highest paying pharmacist supervisor jobs

The highest paying types of pharmacist supervisors are pharmacist in charge, pharmacist, and retail pharmacist.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Clinical Staff Pharmacist$77,646$6,470$37.33162,262
Director Of Pharmacist$88,811$7,401$42.7058,823
Clinical Pharmacist$94,705$7,892$45.53101,564
Outpatient Pharmacist Manager$87,778$7,315$42.2052,894
Retail Pharmacist$118,899$9,908$57.16110,278
Staff Pharmacist$118,844$9,904$57.14115,299

How would you rate the starting salaries for pharmacist supervisors, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Michael J. Avaltroni Ph.D.

Dean, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Starting salaries for pharmacists are typically among the highest of any profession, with averages exceeding $125k per year, and the unemployment rate for pharmacists has been perennially very low. The salary structure provides a great opportunity for new graduates, and there is room for growth and advancement in every area of pharmacy, from community retail to hospital to industry. Upward mobility exists in many areas of practice, and the prospect for expanded leadership roles in pharmacy and healthcare practice should serve the profession well in promoting additional growth opportunities.

Top companies hiring pharmacist supervisors now:

  1. Walmart jobs (19)
  2. Merck jobs (5)
  3. Walgreens jobs (43)
  4. Publix jobs (4)
  5. Kaiser Permanente jobs (35)

Which companies pay pharmacist supervisors the most?

Pharmacist supervisor salaries at Stanford Health Care and Parkview Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average pharmacist supervisor salary at companies like Cedars-Sinai and St. Joseph Healthcare are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Stanford Health Care$133,865$64.36
2Parkview Health$133,781$64.32
3Cedars-Sinai$128,802$61.92
4St. Joseph Healthcare$124,661$59.93
5Novant Health$124,402$59.81
6Memorial Healthcare System$123,996$59.61
7Magellan Health$122,848$59.06
8Presbyterian$122,288$58.79
9University of California-Berkeley$122,122$58.71
10One Brooklyn Health$122,121$58.71
11Yale New Haven Health$121,619$58.47
12UC Santa Barbara$121,098$58.22
13Children's Hospital of Philadelphia$119,934$57.66
14Tampa General Hospital$119,158$57.29
15Kaiser Permanente$118,742$57.09
16St. Joseph's Health$118,448$56.95
17RWJBarnabas Health$118,413$56.93
18Trinity Health$117,859$56.66
19Mission Regional Medical Center$117,778$56.62
20Vanderbilt University Medical Center$117,188$56.34

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$90,000$89,400$88,800$88,200$87,600$87,000
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Pharmacist supervisor salary trends

The average pharmacist supervisor salary has risen by $13,929 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average pharmacist supervisor earned $103,094 annually, but today, they earn $117,023 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for pharmacist supervisors over the last decade.

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Average pharmacist supervisor salary over time

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Pharmacist supervisor salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$117,000$56.26+0.5%
2024$116,000$55.99+1.5%
2023$115,000$55.13+1.5%
2022$113,000$54.28+1.6%
2021$111,000$53.43+0.6%

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Aurora Health CarePharmacy Supervisor at Aurora Pharmacy Good Hope Road MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI06/20/2025$129,707
Children's Hospital of Orange CountySupervisor, Pharmacy OperationsOrange, CA06/20/2025$155,440
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